We hear about “barriers” to accessing the outdoors. What if we stopped thinking of them as barriers and instead saw them as hurdles? Hurdles can be jumped over in moments of joy, stepped around with creativity, or even ducked under when persistence is needed. Sometimes, they remind us to pause, step back, and find a different path forward. These are the stories of people who have faced hurdles, discovered solutions, and found ways to embrace the outdoors. These true accounts of discovery, inclusion, resilience, and connection are designed to motivate you to embrace your own adventures, big or small.
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